Header Image Homapage circular economy
Header Image Homepage Grow
Header Image Homepage - solar panels
Green Background Header image

We’re building a global sustainability network, region by region.

The world is adapting quickly to the rising challenge of climate change. Change is coming to the business world – because it has to. The growing sustainability business community needs a platform to meet, connect and support each other to transform the UK economy and maximise on the opportunities that this change brings. So, we’ve created it for you. 

Why Engage?

We believe in the power of business to drive change, and you can be part of it. Whether you’re a seasoned sustainability expert or just starting out, our community and our events are for anyone who wants to collaborate with experts in the field and learn more about initiatives that are already happening across the UK.

From round-table discussions, national conferences hearing from leading keynote speakers and exciting opportunities to share your news, we have a community of over 8,000 sustainability leaders. In the last 18 months, we’ve brought together over 2,000 people to in person events across the North of England. In 2024 and 2025, we’ll be expanding beyond the North and looking to support the whole nation. 

Come and be a part of it!

2024 Keynote Speakers

Kevin McLoud - Keynote Speaker

Kevin McCloud

Designer, Writer, TV Presenter

mary_portas_speaker_image

Mary Portas OBE

Businesswoman, Broadcaster, Author & Activist

Jon Richardson

Jon Richardson

Actor, Writer, Comedian and Co-Presenter of Jon Richardson & the Futurenauts

Ed

Ed Gillespie

Co-Presenter Jon Richardson & the Futurenauts

Mark Stevenson

Co-Presenter Jon Richardson & the Futurenauts

Mayor Tracy Brabin

Mayor Tracy Brabin

Mayor of West Yorkshire

“We are delighted that Yorkshire Sustainability Festival is to be hosted in our city. We are one of the leading cities in the UK for taking climate action and are working hard towards becoming the first UK net zero city. The festival of events will help share this ambition while shining a light on the trailblazers of sustainable innovation from across Yorkshire, pathing the way for a brighter and greener future.”

Tom Riordan, Chief Executive of Leeds City Council

At the University of Leeds our interdisciplinary research collaborations link our physical, technological, economic and social understanding of climate change and sustainability, creating solutions to address this global crisis. We are committed to embedding sustainability in everything we do, taking responsibility for our economic, cultural, social and environmental impacts. We are thrilled to be joint headline sponsors of Yorkshire Sustainability Week, and to help highlight the opportunities that embracing sustainability initiatives can bring.

Professor Nick Plant, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation at the University of Leeds, Headline Sponsor

Latest News

Mon 02 Sep '24

Building a Sustainable Future, region by region – How YSF24 was a Celebration of the Sustainability Community in the North

Read about the highlights of Yorkshire Sustainability Festival and what we have planned next...

gb-energy-wind-turbine

Wed 28 Aug '24

What actually is GB Energy?

Our head of partnerships, Declan Williams, writes about GB Energy; what is actually is and its potential to transform the UK's energy sector.

Doughnut Economics with Tim Frenneaux

Thu 02 May '24

Thinking outside of the box, and getting into the (doughnut economics) ring, with Tim Frenneaux

We caught up with rebel economist, Tim Frenneaux to talk about Doughnut Economics; what it is and how it’s possible for businesses to shape a greener and more equitable future.

Biodiversity and regeneration with Helen Neave

Mon 22 Apr '24

Biodiversity and Regeneration: The Necessity to Action Change

We discuss why biodiversity is so important to the future of our planet with Helen Neave.

Our Sponsors & Partners

Key Regional Partner

Headline Sponsors

Headline Partner